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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 抗freq #1200

oppose, resist

On'yomi (音読み)

  • コウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あらが.う

Mnemonic

To oppose the heavy winds, the brave soldier stands defiantly with arms raised, symbolizing resistance against the storm.

About this kanji

The kanji 「抗」 primarily means to oppose or resist. It is commonly used as a verb, as in 抗う (あらがう), which means 'to resist.' You can also find it in noun forms, like 抵抗 (ていこう), meaning 'resistance.' Another important compound is 抗生物質 (こうせいぶっしつ), which translates to 'antibiotic'—these are medicines that help your body resist infections. A key note about this kanji is its positive connotation associated with courage in opposition, often related to fighting against challenges or obstacles.

Example sentences

  • 病気に抗うために頑張る。

    I will do my best to fight against the illness.

Meanings across languages

English
oppose, resist
Tiếng Việt
kháng cự, chống đối
日本語
抗う, 抵抗する
한국어
저항하다
中文
反抗
id
menolak
th
ต้านทาน
es
oponerse
fr
s'opposer
de
widerstehen
pt
opor-se

Common compounds

  • 抵抗ていこうresistance, opposition
  • 抗うあらがうto resist, to oppose
  • 抗生物質こうせいぶっしつantibiotic

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